Pistes d'exploration

Discuss the size of some of the words and introduce the use of exclamation marks.

Create a list of synonyms (words or expressions) for the word NO!

Discuss David’s actions and brainstorm for different possible consequences.

Create a book of class rules. Read it and act it out.

Read along with the story.

Retell the story using actions. For example, “Don’t write on the wall” could involve a scolding face, a finger pointing at the wall and a disapproving shake of the head.

Tell the story, switching the negative statements to positives: “Yes, David” and “Write on the paper.”

Library Lion, Thomas' Snowsuit

Mots-clés

Humour , Picture book , consequences , everyday life , parent-child relationships , recurrent language , rules

Commentaire descriptif

This extremely attractive picture book shows the story of a little boy who can’t stay out of trouble. The language plays on a phrase that all children will recognize. The story starts out strong and ebullient: “No, David!” then elaborates on its theme: “No, David, no!” and “No! No! No!” Big, double-page spread illustrations of gorgeous, textured colours and hand-rendered line show David in a variety of messes: flooding the bathroom while he plays in the tub, drawing on the wall, tracking muck on the carpet. Young readers will recognize many of the toys David has spread all over the room as similar to those belonging to their own collections. Children will enjoy the font, which looks as if it’s hand-rendered in scratchy line and touched with colour. Reading the story aloud is a treat for everyone: “Put your toys away!” and “Stop that this instant!” The book ends on a different note though, when David gets into some real trouble and is sent to the corner. A big-eyed repentant boy holds up his arms for much-needed hug: “Yes, David… I love you!” This is an essential addition to any picture book collection.